When I contemplate the Way of the Cross, I see such unfathomable Love. If being a disciple of the Lord means following in His path, my personal self-assessment falls quite short! Christ shows us clearly that love is an action, love calls for self-denial, and love calls for total surrender to the will of God.
How often do we complain at mere inconveniences? Whine about self–denial? Whimper with small crosses of emotional or physical pain? Just as Simon of Cyrene questioned whether or not he should be the one to carry the cross with the Lord, are we questioning God too? Me Lord? Really? When placed in the context of marriage, are we willing to carry any crosses out of love for our spouse, the person we became one flesh with?
Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:27
When we take up our cross and surrender to the will of God, we glorify Him. Pray for all marriages, that by enduring the bumps in the road they may bring glory to our God on High.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
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